As a local guide, I sincerely feel if I’m able to connect a new start-up with its potential customers, it’s of great help to them. Having a business without being mapped on Google Maps is a huge disadvantage.
People simply can’t get to know about the business and it’s location. Also, reviews and pics also matter a lot
So, the most interesting thing that I always do is whenever I get to meet people through family or friends whose services are really good yet are unable to fetch customers, the least I could help them with is set up their place in Google Maps with full description, pics of the place, location, and also a review to start them up with.
For eg. K9 Shelters tagged in Google Maps
As they get acquainted with Google Maps, there is no stopping to them.
Believe me I still get calls from such people praising me to help them being aware at this to grow their business.
The feeling of happiness when someone grows in his life because of simple act of mine is the most interesting thing I do as a Local Guide.